Effective implementation of quality management system (QMS) in small scale manufacturing firms

Abstract

Small scale manufacturing firms forms an important part of Indian economy. Even large scale industries depend on small scale manufacturing firms. These Small Scale manufacturing firms need to overcome their backwardness by improving the quality. The aim of this research is to implement the Quality Management System (QMS) to increase the quality and performances in small scale manufacturing firms. Initially the literature survey is carried out to identify the requirements. From these requirements SWOT analysis is made .From these analysis the factors affecting the implementation of quality management system is identified. By using quality management model the gap is identified and rectified.